Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect for your first visit with a Naturopath at Integrative Healing Arts.
During your first visit at Integrative Healing Arts you will see the Naturopathic Doctor and the clinical assistant for Vega Testing. The naturopath will cover your complete medical history, lifestyle, and your current health concerns. The length of time for the initial visit varies between the doctors but averages to a full hour and a half including the session with the clinical assistant. Please make sure to bring in your completed new patient intake forms that were mailed to you at the time of booking your appointment or alternatively, you may download them here.
You will be asked to return to the clinic after your first appointment for a follow-up visit. In light of all test results and your personal and medical history, a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan is developed and put into effect.
Yes, we are currently booking new patients for all practitioners at the clinic. Please contact our office to inquire about the next available appointment for new patients.
MSP coverage is no longer available, except for those patients on premium assistance. Please make sure to let our front reception staff know if you qualify for premium assistance.
Most extended health care plans (private insurance-usually through your employer) do cover naturopathic, massage therapy and acupuncture visits. Most plans pay 80% of patient visits up to a certain limit. Please clarify coverage with your health benefits manager. All services are paid in full after each visit.
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of healing. It is a philosophy, science, art and practice which seeks to promote health through education and the rational use of natural agents and processes. The healing power of nature is the foundation of naturopathic philosophy and practice. Naturopathic therapies are applied as a means of assisting and augmenting this inherent healing power of nature.
In helping people to understand how their life choices affect their health, naturopathic doctors provide health education. The ultimate role of the N.D. is to provide each patient with the tools to achieve the highest possible level of health and the encouragement to use these tools. The naturopathic physician emphasizes the patient's responsibility towards his or her own health and well being.
There is a wide range of conditions that Naturopathic doctors treat, either alone or in combination with other complementary or usual medical treatments.
These include:
- Acute conditions such as headaches, sore throats, ear infections, intestinal upsets, colds and flu, etc.
- Chronic illnesses such as migraines, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal, gynecological, arthritis, heart disease, etc.
- Inherent tendencies before they become a serious illness or degenerative disease.
- Mental and emotional problems to reduce the effects of recent stresses and long-term patterns of anger, depression or anxiety
Here at Integrative Healing Arts we offer Biological Terrain Assessment (BTA), Cardiovision, Nerve Express, Food Sensitivity Testing, Chelation, Heavy Metal Hair Analysis, Heavy Metal Urine Analysis, Urine Anti-Oxidant test, Caresing treatment, Mega Vitamin C treatment, Ozone Therapies, IV Push, Saliva Hormone testing and Glutathione treatment.
You should contact the dispensary at 604-738-1012 or email the dispensary at dispensary@integrative.ca to arrange for the products to be mailed. We will need your full address and a credit card number before sending your parcel.
